Our
Team
Fernando Tapias
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Fernando Tapias
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Fernando Tapias Díaz is the founder and CEO of the Zehirut Group, with more than 25 years of experience in consulting, regional security and transnational organized crime.
Fernando directs the strategic development of the Zehirut Group and has had a significant role in the growth and development of operations in the different countries of Latin America, the Caribbean and the USA.
Fernando obtained his master’s degree in National Security and Defense at the University of Nebrija Spain and his master's degree in Senior Management at the University of the Andes. He specialized in Defense Policy and Administration Development and Transnational Organized Crime at the Defense University in Washington D.C. Additionally, he was a member of the Comprehensive National Defense Course of the Colombian War School, held a Kidnapping Seminar with the FBI, and is a certified polygraphist from the Israel Institute of Polygraphy.
Tapias is an international auditor in the BASC and PBIP Security Management Systems.
Olga Tapias
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Olga Tapias
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Olga Tapias is the chief financial officer (CFO) of Zehirut. She is responsible for the company’s financial functions including accounting, audit, treasury and corporate finance. She also serves as an advisor and a strategic partner to the CEO. Her career expands over 20 years of varied experience in the fields of business management and international business in Latin America and the Caribbean Markets.
Before joining Zehirut in 2005, Olga served as vice-consul at the Colombian consulate in Miami. Prior, she worked in the treasury department of Petrobras Colombia and in the department of foreign currency exchange of the Bogota Stock Market.
Olga holds a master’s degree in International Business Management from EAE Business School in Barcelona and has a bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Relations from the University of The Externado in Colombia.
Zvika Haimovich
AIR DEFENSE CONSULTANT
Zvika Haimovich
AIR DEFENSE CONSULTANT
Brigadier General Zvika Haimovich, former Israel Air Defense Forces Commander, served for 33 years in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and is now an independent consultant in the aerospace and defense arena. A career air and missile defense officer, he has extensive experience developing strategy, policy, and plans for joint, combined, and interagency operations; leading large, complex organizations; managing change, building teams and relationships.
During his service in the Israeli Air Force (IAF) he filled several positions such as the Commander in charge of the Command Field in the IAF Air Defense School, Head of Training Branch in the IAF Air Defense Division, the Commander of the Active Defense Wing and the Commander of the Sky Defense Wing.
Brig. Gen. Zvika Haimovich holds a BA in Middle East Studies from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, a master’s degree in national security studies from Haifa University, Israel Defense Forces national College and a diploma in Strategic Management from the USAF Air War College.
Ricardo Garcia
SECURITY CONSULTAN
Ricardo Garcia
SECURITY CONSULTANT
Ricardo Garcia is a security consultant, with more than 20 years of experience in Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) & Consulting. Ricardo specializes in security risk assessment, threat identification, GAP vulnerability analyses, physical-security countermeasure design and internal fraud investigations, among others.
Before joining Zehirut, Ricardo was part of Industrial Alliance, as well as Renaissance Montreal Industries in Canada. Prior to that, Ricardo served in the Colombian National Navy.
Ricardo holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the university of Quebec and holds a bachelor of science degree in naval sciences from the naval school Admiral Padilla in Colombia
Nora Tapias
PROGRAM MANAGER
Nora Tapias
PROGRAM MANAGER
Mrs. Tapias has over twelve (12) years of experience directing projects in Latin American. In the last five (5) years, she has served as the Program Manager for Zehirut International. She has extensive experience working with partners, including civil society organizations, public-sector institutions, and private sector actors. Mrs. Tapias has provided consultancy for the USAID funded programs, and has worked for organizations such as PROCOLOMBIA (Colombian Trade Bureau), Discovery Channel and Sheltron Global.
Nora has a PMP Certification from Cornell University, a Master’s degree in International Studies from de and a bachelor’s degree in economics and International Studies University of Miami. She is Certified ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, and OHSAS 18001 Occupation Health and Safety.